Alva Marie Bennetts. Alva initially enlisted as V515106 in the CMF, age 20 years on 19.2.1944 in the 4th Aust. AWS Training Battalion. From 23.3.1944 to 1.4.1944 she attended an Administration and Organizational Course and passed. transferred to LHQ Medical and Veterinary Stores. Transfers to No. 128 AGH QLD on 28.8.1944. On turning 21 she transfers to the AIF as VFX128835 on 1.9.1944 in AMC graded group 11. 12.11.1945 transfers to the Inter Services Medical Wing Demobilization Centre. promoted to the rank of Corporal on 24.9.1946. Embarks for Kure Japan with BCOF on 19.4.1947. Embarks for Australia 16.2.1949. Discharged from the Army on 13.4.19949 with the rank of Corporal in No. 130 AGH. Part of the Bennetts Collection - which also contains items of her father, William John Leslie Bennetts No.4433 1st AIF. Also her future husband Edward W Callaghan No. 147354 RAAF.Black and white photograph of a lady in uniform. She has a Corporal's rank insignia on her right sleeve below a Red Cross symbol. She is wearing a dark coloured beret with a Rising Sun badge attached. Mottled background to photograph.Handwritten on back of photograph, in black ink: 'Lots of love from Alva, Eta Jima, 18/8/48.'bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, aaws, bcof

George Frederick Pierce DCM No 2839, KIA 4.10.1917, refer Cat No 4136P for his service details. This photo is part of a photo that originally had 3 soldiers in it. It has been cropped out, enlarged and colour enhanced. The original photo can be viewed in Cat No 5459P.Framed and mounted Photograph of Private G.F Pierce DCM in a wooden frame with glass cover. Photograph - sepia toned half length portrait of soldier in uniform centred over a beige coloured background illustrated in colour, flags, animals and flowers. Frame - timber, mid brown stain, decorative edge, glass front. Mount - dark green cardboard.photography - photographs, frame accessories, history, army, ww1

Pullover, Howard Green, round neck, long sleeves, cotton shoulder pads with Velcro epaulettes, cotton elbow protection, Sgts stripes.“Elegant Knitting Co. Penrith NSW 1984. 8405-66-093-2703, Size 95 - 105R, ^, Service No, Name”passchendaele barracks trust, pullover, howard green, army

Sam Browne belt, brown leather. Belt has brass ringlets for shoulder straps.Stamped near buckle “52”passchendaele barracks trust, belt, sam browne, army

Brown leather Sam Browne belt with shoulder strap, the belt has a brass buckle and a nuber of brass ring attachments for additional fittings."40" stamped on belt.passchendaele barracks trust, leather, sam browne belt, army

Brown leather Sam Browne belt with shoulder strap and sword scabbard attachments. The belt has a brass buckle and a number of brass ring attachment points for aditional fittings.passchendaele barracks trust, same browne belt, army

Brown leather Sam Browne belt with pistol holster attached. There are brass half ring attachments along the belt, behind the pistol holster. There is a short strap attachment.passchendaele barracks trust, sam browne belt, army

Dark brown leather Sam Browne belt with four brass ringlets for shoulder strap and sword scabbard."34"passchendaele barracks trust, sam browne belt, leather, army

"Jack Gerdsen" Collection.Brown leather Sam Browne belt with shoulder strap, the belt has a brass buckle and a number of brass ring attachments for additional fittings.passchendaele barracks trust, leather, sam browne belt, army, jack gerdsen

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962 - 1972)Long sleeve army issue khaki coloured shirt. Six buttons on the front opening; two on pockets; two on lapels and two on sleeve cuffs.vietnam, cotton drill, button

Collection by Charles Honybun during WW1Buttons and badges collected by Charles Honybun from German Uniforms 1916 -1918 1 Plastic/Bakelits 15 with shanks 2 Shirt Buttons 4 Trouser Buttons 1 Cap Badge 1 1o Pfenninf coin 1 2 pfenning coin all in drawstring leather pouch. A total of 25 items including the bag.uniforms, army, ww1, charles henry honybun

Souvenier taken from dead German Soldier by Charles Honybun. Part of Honybun collectionGerman Feldmutzen- Field Cap German Army W W I cloth Cap lower ranks Grey Wool with cotton lining red banded and red piping. This is a folding soft Crusher Cap introduced c 1907niluniforms, army, ww1, charles henry honybun

Black trousers, cotton polyester. They have a red woollen stripe on outside of each leg. It has a zip fly.On the Manufacturer's label is typed: “SMITH K.C. 2138315”passchendaele barracks trust, uniform, c.1971 vintage

This Army jacket made in 1940 issued to VX77837 - William Keith GRAY Born 17-10-1915 at Warragul in Victoria. He enlisted at Caulfield and served during WW2. Service records currently unavailable.The uniforms of the Australian Army have changed significantly over the past century, although the accoutrements worn over this period have remained relatively similar. The forces of the Australian colonies and the early forces of the Commonwealth post-Federation in 1901 closely followed the uniforms of the British Army. Since then it has continued to be influenced by British but also US styles, as well as including some distinctly Australian designs, reflecting local conditions and trends.Khaki woollen jacket with shoulder epaulettes and four pockets with brass buttons attached. Purple square with white border patches attached to top of both sleeves. Two striped ribbons attached above left breast pocket.Marking inside jacket - VX77837army jacket, william gray, ww2

Event photography, first Australian Army Nurses to arrive in New Britain.Unframed, printed black and white photograph on photo paper of 8 women in uniform standing in a row, from left to right Sisters Jean Gracey, Marjorie Smith, Kathleen Barnes, Gertrude Muller, Mary Wilson, Marie O'Laughlan, Dorothea Harrison and Gwen Dwyer. "DEPT. OF INFORMATION" [Stamped in purple in on back] "Jacquinot Bay Area, New Britain... 253. The first Australian Army Nurses to arrive in New Britain. Leading from left to right: Sisters Jean Gracey (Nutgrove, Q'sland) Marjorie Smith (Roseville, Sydney) Kathleen Barnes (Nedlands, W.A.) Gertrude Muller (Harrisville, Q'sland) Mary Wilson (Caulfield, Vic.) Marie O'Laughlan (Wangaratta, Vic.) Dorothea Harrison (Beaudesert, Q'sland) and Gwen Dwyer (Kew, Vic.). AUSTRALIAN OFFICIAL PHOTO. PASSED BY PUBLICITY CENSORSHIP 8/3/45. " [Typed in blue/purple ink on paper which has been stuck on the back of the photo]pacific war, jean gracey, marjorie smith, kathleen barnes, gertrude muller, mary wilson, marie o'laughlan, dorothea harrison, gwen dwyer

Article with eight small black and white photographs and brief service information of WWII nurses serving at the Heidelberg Military Hospital Clipping from a bulletin showing photographs of eight women (head and necks), all in nurses uniforms smiling. Underneath photos are brief captions.WWII [blue ink in top right corner]wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, heidelberg military hospital, corroboree

Article and photograph relating to former nurse Wilma Young recounting her experiences as a survivor of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke and her time as a Japanese prisoner of war (POW) on Bangka Island Indonesia. Her talk was part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the revised Geneva Conventions.Page of a newspaper with multiple headlined articles, a colour photograph, logo and advertisement. Photograph of three women looking at the camera, two are in nurses uniforms with white wimples and the third wearing a multicoloured jacket with four medals and various pins attached.wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, bangka island, ss vyner brooke, wilma elizabeth forster oram, wilma elizabeth forster young, geneva convention

John Bruce MacCathie. POB: Dalkeith, Scotland. DOB: 4 AUG 1923. WWII: He served in the Royal Navy, Service No C/JX340061. POST WWII: As a member of the British Armed Forces he applied to stay in Australia – the National Archives holds his application form. MARRIAGE: He married Isabel Noel Fulton in 1949, in Vic. AUST. MIL. FORCES: He joined the Aust. Army and served from 1953 to 1977. His number then was 35175 in the Royal Aust. Engineers. His last rank was Sergeant. Returned Service League: He spent some time as a member of the Castlemaine Sub Branch. DEATH: He died 28 JUN 2005. His remains are in the Garden of Remembrance, Springvale, VIC. FAMILY: He was survived by his wife Isabel ( dec 2020) and two children. Ribbons 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Atlantic Star with Rosette, 3. Africa Star with Rosette. 4. Italy Star, 5. Defence Medal, 6. War Medal 1939-45, 7. General Service Medal 1962, 8. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.1. Jacket - Khaki, woollen. On both arms are Sergeants cloth stripes and a cloth badge for Royal Aust. Engineers. It has eight medal ribbons on left breast. 2. Trousers - Khaki, woollen. Zip fly, no cuffs on ankles. 3. Lanyard - cotton, black. Small loop one end, large loop at other end.Written in jacket is “35175 MacCathie” A tag in jacket shows his Navy no. “C/JX340061” - British Navy.post ww2, uniform, winter, passchendaele barracks trust

During the early stages of the Vietnam conflict, Australian troops wore this pattern of gaiters with Australian Army issued Ankle Boots (AB's) until they were replaced by the General Purpose (GP) boot.This type of gaiters were manufactured in Australia and used by the Australian Army from the mid 1940's until the late 1960's. Each gaiter has a pair of buckles and straps on the side and a buckle and leather strap at the bottom that is fitted under the sole of the boot. On the inside bottom of both gaiters is a single metal tab and double bracket for the tab to slide into.On inside of right leg: ^ FP SA 1968 SIZE 8 R On inside of left leg: ^FP SA 1968 SIZE 8 Lgaiters, military, vietnam conflict

1. Jacket - Battle dress, khaki wool. Standard army issue. On the arms are cloth badges - Royal Aust. Corps of Tpt. and Sergeants stripes. 2. Trousers - Battle dress - khaki wool. This is the 'Modern' type, no cuffs or buttons on the ankles.uniforms, ract, passchendaele barracks trust

Part of the Cooper Collection.Black and white photograph of two Australian Army personnel in uniform. The soldier on the left is presenting an object to the Officer on the right, who is saluting. The object held by the soldier is a hand drawn figure of a rabbit which has been stuck onto the photograph so as to appear to be being held by it's ears. Trees and vehicles in the background.Stuck onto the photograph: 'Hand drawn outline in red pen of a rabbit.'photograph, australian army

Item issued to "Henry Smyth", No.3792681, Refer Cat No. 9561 for his service details.Jumper, wool, khaki colour, long sleeve "V" neck.On label "Jantzen - wool - nylon, Machine washable - 40' - Made in Australia - 1967".henry campbell smyth, jumper, khaki

Item in the collection re Craig Triffett. Refer Cat No 5997.5 for his service details.This is a pair of Army GP Boots. Made from leather with moulded rubber soles. They have been lacquered a shiny black. Size 11. They are ankle boots with 8 eyelets for laces on each side. The laces are black soft cordage, material unknown.Stamped inside the boots is “1/99” in white paint.army boots, uniform

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record. .1) and .2) Pair black GP boots with laces. Rubber soled with leather upper..1) and .2) Molded into the soles are the manufacturer's details: 'MADE BY VULSEAL FOOTWEAR PTY. LTD., HY-PRESSURE VULCANISED SOLE, 'VULSEAL' (over an emblem of a seal)'. .1) Handwritten on inside top: 'T34, RB75".uniform, gp boots, kevin john herdman

Used by Dept of Defence member NR 3112081.This is one pair of lacquered GP Boots. Only one lace is present. They are a size 10. They are rubber soled with leather uppers the surface of the leather is of a high glossy nature. They are Officer's pattern, parade boots.Inside the boots, is the size sticker (10). Moulded into the soles is the manufacturers name - "Drovers".uniform, gp boots

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record..1) and .2) A pair of black leather Army issue ankle boots (AB) with leather soles and laces. Each boot has a metal toe cap tacked to each sole. .2) has a metal heel tip.Stamped on each sole: '8,6'.uniform, boots, kevin john herdman

.1) & .2) Boots, pair of black leather boots with soles & heels screwed onto uppers. .3) Gaiters .4) GaitersOn soles in relief: SHERPA / REG 215448uniforms-army, costume-male footwear

Items issued to "Tom Iser". Refer cat 383.2 for his service details 1. & 2. One pair of khaki woollen shin socks with sewn on tag stating the name of the owner.Sewn on tag "T.H. ISER" socks, shin socks, t.h. iser, passchendaele barracks trust, no.70 uniform

Gaiters issued to Osburn Percival Marett VX142527. Enlisted 17.7.1943 age 19 years, discharged with rank of Pte on 25.6.1946 in the 2/14 AIF Bn. .1) Gaiter, webbing with leather straps and metal buckles .2) Gaiter, webbing with leather straps and metal buckles. Both make a pair left foot & right foot.On both inside “VX142527 D.P.MARETT”uniforms - army, costume accessories - male

.1) & .2) Pair of leather leggings, stitching, leather straps & brass buckles, rectangular shape used in a cylinder shape.uniforms - army, passchendaele barracks trust